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Derek Prall

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An American crisis: Riots break out across the country

In a few short months, the global health crisis has dramatically changed the way local governments operate. How can local leaders cope, and what does this mean for the future?

A pandemic, remote work and ‘the new normal’

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Using data to make better decisions on project selections and schedules under CARES Act

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The pandemic and digital optimization — what does it mean for municipal HR?

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The advent and benefits of self-service citizen support technology

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Mayors working to fight a different invisible threat during the pandemic: domestic abuse

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Smarter criminal justice reform

Purchasing during a pandemic: Navigating COVID-19 using cooperative procurement

COVID-19

Purchasing in a pandemic: Life on the front lines in Rockland County, N.Y.

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P-cards: Small changes can create significant process improvements

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Fiscal management can be taxing without the right procurement taxonomy in place

Empty Conference Room

Connection matters: Technology, communication and connection

Negotiation table

Top 10 energy buying mistakes you didn’t realize you were making (and how to avoid them)

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What lessons can we learn from the disrupted supply of medical equipment and supplies?

The Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati passes historic transportation bill

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Barcoding helps cities track fleet vehicles

As communities grapple with budget shortfalls, how will taxation change?

New York City subway deliberately shut down for the first time in its history

Survey results: local government leaders express coronavirus concerns

Mayors and electric utilities: natural partners in the COVID-19 crisis

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